Brigham Young University has restructured its athletic department, separating football from its other 20 sports programs. According to The Salt Lake Tribune, the reorganization means athletic director Brian Santiago will no longer directly oversee the football program, which will now report to a university vice president.

The changes follow weeks of public tension after head coach Kalani Sitake expressed frustration about resources and facilities. The new structure elevates football's status within the university administration, reflecting the heightened stakes of BYU's Big 12 Conference membership. University officials have not disclosed full details of the new reporting structure or whether additional administrative positions will be created.